Hakubashare offers simple accommodations with free WiFi and free pick-up service. Located in the forest. This house is surrounded by a lot of beautiful nature. Also, a lot of snow falls in the winter. Guests can relax at the shared lounge. We provide the private room. The bathrooms and toilets are shared. Feel free to use the shared kitchen to make light meals. A fridge and a microwave is provided. We are looking forward to you visiting!

I have just had a perfect stay at Hiro's place. It was comfortable, clean, and convenient! Hiro offered lifts to the slopes and back making travel extremely easy. The other guests were all likeminded people and it was great to compare stories around the common dining table. Fantastic price and I will be returning.

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The guesthouse is located close to Hakuba Station. It's a 3 minutes by walk. Therefore, You can find shuttle buses at Hakuba Sta. to go to mountains. also, This area is very convenient. There is the laundromat in the front of the guesthouse that is very useful. 5 minutes walk to a grocery store, 10 minutes walk to Onsen, There are some restaurants and bar, a ski shop, an outdoor shop, a post office, banks around here. The scenery from a window is very nice. We look forward to you visiting!

The rooms are made by a designer so that you feel different atmosphere in each room.

The guest house is located very close to Hakuba Station. You'll find everything to stay in Hakuba! Please check out our guidebook!

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Cozy warm modern cottage in the heart of Echoland, Hakuba. Our cottage is within a short walk of many bars and restaurants. The cottage has modern heating and air conditioning for guest comforts.

Modern cottage in a beautiful setting in Hakuba.

Hakuba has a fresh mountain environment.

Nick's home is beautiful, comfortable and very clean. It was great having laundry, and a dedicated ski storage room with boot heaters! Nick was very responsive to his airbnb messages and drove us from his house to the bus stop!

Great place. Nick is very kind and his response for all my questions. I would recommend this house to who coming to Hakuba..

Padmanabhan2017-05-05T00:00:00Z

The house is very nice and clean. It is very spacious for 4 people and very beautiful and quite neighborhood. Very nice host couple, too. Definitely enjoyed living in that house! ; )

heather2016-01-03T00:00:00Z

It was a nice stayin at Hakuba Powder Cottage, the house is quite big, complete with furniture, kitchen, washing machine, dryer, and stone bathtub

Leeya2016-03-11T00:00:00Z

Beautiful house in Hakuba! Very well equipped and comfortable. Especially the bathroom onsen which was very luxurious and the beds which were very so comfortable. Good wifi and heating. 2 min walk to fun local pub. Nick was very friendly and made our stay very easy. I would highly recommend.

Thanks Nick, we are highly recommended this place and here have everything what you want. We love the Kitchen, heater and bathtub. This house is very clean and tiny. I will recommend my friends book here and hope to see you next year.

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Spacious and modern, these 3 bedroom apartments are fitted with modern designer interiors and furnishings. They offer bright open plan lounge and dining areas with floor to ceiling views of natural scenic views of Happo One.

Architecturally designed self-contained cottage located at Hakuba Norikura / Hakuba Cortina ski fields, in Nagano Japan.
Ideally suited to one family or 2 couples, this 2 bedroom cottage is perfect for 4 guests, but can accommodate an additional child for up to 5 guests (max 4 adults).
Ski-in / ski-out access to Hakuba Norikura / Hakuba Cortina ski fields, with Tsugaike just down the road. Norikura and Cortina are renowned for having the best snow in Hakuba and the least crowded. There's terrain suitable for all levels, amazing backcountry, and beautiful nature. This area is the hidden gem in Hakuba, yet to be fully discovered. Ski schools and gear rental shops are all within easy walking distance.
Bedding arrangement is high quality futons on traditional Japanese tatami floors. Ample heating for staying wonderfully warm in Winter.
A special meal package is available in conjunction with the nearby Pension Folktale (50m away). Get a fantastic dinner and breakfast each day, served at the pension, for JPY(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) per adult (needs to be arranged in advance with initial booking). Mrs Suzuki is a wonderful cook and she focuses on using lot of seasonal and local produce. For example, home baked breads, home-made jams, home-smoked bacon etc etc. Her food is a major highlight of the stay for many guests.
The house also has high-speed fiber optic internet and is walking distance to 2 onsen.

This is a fantastic little cottage to hang out in with access to some great skiing. Myself and 3 buddies were very comfortable here. The dinners and breakfast at Folktale are well worth taking advantage of. I highly recommend this place.

Tao2017-02-27T00:00:00Z

We had a wonderful stay at Jamie's cottage. It's a cozy, clean and beautiful place to stay. Nestled in a quiet little part of town that backs on to a scenic forest. The Suzukis from the Pension Folktale took amazing care of us. They helped with everything from transportation to ski hire and lessons. Mrs Suzuki's cooking is absolutely incredible and a must for anyone staying at the cottage. Jamie's cottage itself is a great place to stay but added with the hospitality of the Suzukis makes it truly a remarkable experience.

Neil2016-12-26T00:00:00Z

Thank you Jamie for helping us to enjoy our skiing holoday in Nagano. Your place was exactly as you describe; warm, comfortable and charming. We felt right at home from the beginning. The house is VERY close to two large ski fields. Norikura is closest but due to unusually low snow fall that field had many lifts closed. If it had been open we could have walked to the closest lift. As it was we drove to the next field which was Cortina only 10 minutes by car. With this place you can literally go from your front door to the first run of the day in 15 minutes. If skiing is your main reason for going then Jamie's place can't be beaten. The caretakers, Mr and Mrs Suzuki, are absolutely delightful and very helpful. Their English is limited though so be patient and try out some Japanese. It's all part of the fun of being in Japan so embrace the language. The meals were amazing. Delicious and large. After a day on the slopes, you will certainly appreciate being fed well so make sure you take advantage of their hospitality. This is a great place to stay. Everything was perfect for us. A couple of things to keep in mind. The nearest shops are 10 minutes inthe car away and Hakuba town is 30 minutes if you want to do proper grocey shopping. If you dont have a car I'd say the Pension meals are essential because I'd hate to be wasting time catching a bus into the shops to buy dinner. I am unsure of how frequent the busses are but I did not see one during our stay so I am guessing not to frequent and anyway who would want to wait in the freezing snow for a bus? Renting a car is a great option but is a bit expensive. Make sure you have snow tyres at least, preferably chains as the snow is difficult to drive in. Also, for guests staying more than a few days, a small washing machine in the property would really make things easier. There is a washing machine you can use for 100 yen at the pension but you have to walk there and back with the basket. That is what we did and it was not too bad, just inconvenient. Overall, I highly recommend this accommodation. As I said, you won't get better for location and comfort.

Andrew2016-01-13T00:00:00Z

Jamie's kallin cottage was an absolute pleasure to stay at, beautiful, warm cosy with loads of room for 4 adults and 2 children more than comfortably. It was easy to get to via taxi from Hakuba train station (make sure you have the address written down in Japanese for the taxi driver if planning to get one). The location of the cottage is lovely, you are nicely situated away from any busy areas and tourism, however we would strongly recommend hiring a car especially if you are there for more than a few days and have kids, the closest super market and any sort of food place is more than a walk away, there is a shuttle but the times are very limited. we highly recommend mrs suzuki meals also which she can provide for you in her hotel only a 2 minute walk from the house, also she offers a laundry service. We will most definitely re book with Jamie in the future for our next stay in Hukuba. He was also great with communication. Thanks Jamie!

Julian2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

We loved our stay at Jamie's cottage! We were here for roughly 6 weeks. Jamie was great with communication, he helped us with many recommendations before we arrived. The Suzuki's were fantastic caretakers too, so friendly and helpful! The ski slopes were just at the end of the street. Norikura is a quiet mountain with mostly locals which was wonderful. We ventured to Cortina, Tsugaike and Iwatake for some variety on weekends. Definitely hire a car if you stay at Jamie's place so you can get groceries from the supermarket in Happo easily. There were buses 5mins walk from the house but they don't seem to run all year round (only during peak winter season). The kitchen has everything you need. There is bedding for 4+ people, we only had 2 of us so used the downstairs area as a living room. Overall our stay was cozy and comfy. Thank you Jamie!

Angela2016-04-02T00:00:00Z

Jamie – thank you for letting us stay in your house. It is a lovely cottage in an idyllic setting with easy walking/ski access to two chairlifts of Hakuba Norikura ski resort (which is then connected to Cortina by another chairlift – you can get a combined lift pass for both resorts so you have a big ski area). Norikura is quite far out of Hakuba (20 mins by car) and there is zero après ski life so if you want to go out eating/drinking in the evening you have to go into Hakuba town really. Also if you want to go to an ATM or supermarket you need to go into Hakuba town. There is a shuttle bus in the day leaving approx. every 2 hours, we used this to go into Hakuba Happo and ski there for 2 days. One day we stayed for the whole day of skiing and then an evening of après ski and got a taxi back (approx. (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) yen – split 4 ways, it wasn’t that bad but taxis are expensive in Japan!). There is also a free evening shuttle bus, it doesn’t go as far as Happo but goes to Tsugakie (just 5 mins down the road) which has a few restaurants and bars to choose from – it is also a good beginners ski area if you want something easier first. If you want to ski a lot of the areas in Hakuba then having a car would be the best way. However, saying this, you could be very happy just staying around Norikura and Cortina – if you take cash, maybe do a big supermarket shop at the beginning of your stay, have Mrs Suzuki’s cooking (A MUST – they were AMAZING) and you aren’t longing for big nights out then this place is perfect. A big bonus about staying down this side of the valley is how quiet the slopes are – zero queues for lifts, you could have some slopes to yourselves and when it snows the powder is great! Verdict: Ideal location for the skiing, maybe not if you are looking for nightlife as well. I would definitely stay there again; next time I would hire a car though so I have more flexibility with what I can do. Thank you again Jamie – we had a great time!

We enjoyed our stay in the house of Yoko and her mother so much. They have been super friendly and helpful (they had a solution for all our questions!). Hopefully we will return to Hakuba soon and then we would love to stay at their place again!

Yoko and her mum were so lovely to us. The house is in a great location. Close to Echoland nightlife, next door to a 7/11 convenience store and frequent shuttle buses to and from the slopes. Room worst cosy and warm and we had a whole extra room to keep our gear and get it dry for the next day riding. Can't recommend this place enough. Thankyou so much for having us!

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Woodland Chalet is a newly renovated two bedroom, two story house in an extremely private & picturesque, yet convenient area of Misorano in Hakuba. The chalet is set in a small forest on a street with only one other (summer) house on it, so there are essentially no neighbors!
The location is also very convenient as it is just a few hundred meters (a short 5~10 minute walk) away from the action of the bars and restaurants of Echoland. A perfect place to spend your holidays!

Woodland chalet has recently undergone a complete renovation and feels fresh & modern.
Renovations include:
• Painting the exterior of the house and the roof…
• New doors, double-glazed windows, insulated walls & ceilings throughout the house…
• New living room including new hardwood flooring, new furniture, carpet, etc…
• New kitchen including new appliances and an oven & dishwasher…
• New bedrooms including new beds, mattresses, pillows, down comforters, etc…
The chalet has two bedrooms, both with outside balcony access, full closet with drawers & hangers for your clothes and two single-sized beds which can be joined to make one king bed as needed. There are plenty of windows with lots of light and great views. There is also a heater in each bedroom.
The living room is large and open with high ceilings and a great place to unwind with a 4-seat L-shaped sofa, a 42-inch tv (with Blu-ray/Media player & Netflix), and large glass sliding doors that open onto a wrap-around balcony and look out onto a beautiful forest. It’s a great place to relax after a big day out on the mountain!
The kitchen is an open plan, counter kitchen type with a fridge, oven, dishwasher, rice cooker, electric kettle, hot sandwich maker & all the pots, pans and utensils you might need, as well as cooking essentials like sugar, salt, soy sauce, etc… There is also a washing machine, so you can leave some clothes at home.

Great location, minutes from the ski slopes. Everything is as advertised -- we were staying as a family of four, and it suited us perfectly.

Chris2017-02-25T00:00:00Z

Dana's place was beautiful and quiet, yet was only a short walk to restaurants and bars in Echoland and Misorano. He was great at communicating, and checking in and out was easy. We had an issue with a sewer gas smell a few of the days, but it sounded like a rare occurrence and will hopefully be resolved quickly.

We had a wonderful time in Hakuba. The place has a great location and is very convenient from all points of view. It was windy and cold outside the house, but warm and cozy inside. Everything as described by the host, who was always in touch and ready to help.

Yury2017-01-05T00:00:00Z

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Come and enjoy this stylish 2 bedroom self catering, self contained new chalet set in the woods of Echoland, in the beautiful village of Hakuba, Nagano....home to the premier events of the 1998 Winter Olympics.
For the Winter Season and the excitement of having the snow at your doorstep, or for the cool refreshing Summer Season, Condor House offers stylish accommodation for up to 4 people at a very affordable price.
Check out the details, you won’t be disappointed…

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The newly renovated Misorano Chalet is your perfect mountain getaway. The all wood construction, custom made teak furniture & high-end appliances give it a "modern rustic" feel with a healthy does of style. Beautiful riverside location!

クレッグさんが現地で待っていて、鍵の受け渡しをしてくれました。日本語が堪能で日本語でのやり取りもスムーズでした。気さくな人柄でとても好感が持てました。お部屋は旅行者の事を考えた設備とアメニティで、とても快適に過ごせました。また非常に綺麗でした。私自身もとても勉強になりました。 そして隣の方たちとの自然な交流があったりとまさに旅体験!家族も大満足でした。ありがとうございました。 Greg waited with us on-site and handed over the key personally. His friendly demeanor made an excellent impression on us. The room was furnished and supplied with amenities with travelers in mind, and our stay was very comfortable. The room was also exceptionally pretty. I myself learned a lot—it was a truly memorable travel experience. Thank you.

Lan2016-05-04T00:00:00Z

Everything went smoothly. Craig met us on arrival, even though we arrived 30 minutes late. The Chalet is fully equipped and we appreciated the fast internet and being able to access Netflix.There is lot to do in the surrounding area and Craig provided useful suggestions of local walks and other activities to keep us occupied over our one week stay.

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Kuku 3 is walking distance to Echoland - the heart of Hakuba. If you are driving it is 3-5 minutes to Happo or Goryu/47 ski resorts. It is also 200m to the resort shuttle bus stop. K3 is cozy and perfect for families (a big yard to play in) or a group of friends.

Great place! Close to the mountain and very clean and convenient I loved it!

Michael2017-01-28T00:00:00Z

Wonderful stay in lovely wooden cottage!!!!! Particularly with the kindness of the host. Thanks Takashi and Daniel +++. Takashi met us at on arrival late at night at Hakuba station, then drove us to the cottage. He also took us to the local supermarket the next day to stock up food for our stay. This complimentary pickup and drop off service is really fantastic, and on departure Takashi was kind enough to store our luggage for the day and then take the luggage to Hakuba station to meet us at time of our train departure. This meant we could enjoy a day out exploring, using onsens etc finishing up at the station with no stress. They even provided discounted ski hire which was delivered to the cottage prior to our arrival. No wasted time organising ski gear hire! Free bus shuttles to and from the ski slopes leave hourly with a stop located 200m away from the cottage. We skied at Hakuba 47/Goryu and Happo-One. Both v close by. The cottage itself was perfect for us. Comfy, clean, warm and fully self contained - your own place in the snow!

Hock Boon2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

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Enjoy a well-priced comfortable 3-bedroom apartment located at the back of Penke Panke Lodge which has nice views and recently renovated and have the benefit of all the common space of the lodge. Enjoy summer with our large built in BBQ and picnic area.

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Very authentic old school Japanese style (URL HIDDEN) will be sleeping with futon on bed. Free access to our living room which has 100 inch screen with high end projector, and a bar. 30 seconds walk to 7-eleven bus stop which goes directly to every ski areas and retauraunt areas. 5min walk to the supermarket. レトロな和室をまるまる貸切です。リビングには100インチスクリーンにプライベートバー完備。冬季のみ白馬の各スポットへ行くセブンのバス亭まで徒歩30秒、最寄りのスーパーまでは歩いて5分。お車でお越しの際も家の前に無料で停めれます。2台まで

Simple Japanese room with Japanese sword for simple display.
Feel free to use our living room, bar, kitchen, and bathroom.
日本刀(模擬刀)をメインディスプレイにしたシンプルな和室です。
フランスベットに敷布団を敷いた贅沢な寝心地です。ベットのサイズはシングルかキングです。お問い合わせ下さい。

Hakuba is a WORLD-CLASS mountain resort where you can enjoy all sorts of outdoor sports throughout the year. Rafting, mountain biking, kayaking, hot air ballooning, paragliding in summer, ski/snowboard, snowmobile in winter.
Eventhough Hakuba is a small village of population of only 9000 people, the facilities in the village are pretty well developed as this village will host more then 2 million tourist throughout the year.
The buses in Japan are really reliable too.
Convenient area with super good view of the Japanese Alps from our front door when its a clear day.
Very quiet neighborhood.
玄関を出たら、天気が良い日は北アルプスが一望できます。
オリンピック道路に面してますが、夜は交通量がほとんどなく、静かです。

Yu and Rio were fantastic hosts. They had great local knowledge and were very helpful with anything we needed. The room was very warm on the cold winter nights and the beds were extremely comfortable. Definitely pay their bar a visit as well :)

Katie2017-01-07T00:00:00Z

Yu's house, or there is a record, or there is an equipment that can Room Theater, the sense of good picture was ... a very cozy space or each other to decorate. Since the room Bar heard that during the planning, also when to go to Hakuba I am would like to depend all means. It was a short stay, but thank you! Mari We had a very nice stay with Yu and Tsubasa. There were both very welcoming, picking us up from the railway station and always asking what we need. We liked the atmosphere of their home, and as they were very friendly, we shared a dinner together. We highly recommend you to stay with them! Max

Mari2016-05-23T00:00:00Z

Can't recommend Yu's house enough! It was in such a good location, and Yu and rio were so friendly! We got discounts for our ski gear and bus tickets and when they were available they dropped us off where we needed to go which saved us a lot of money. It was an awesome stay.

Tanika2016-12-22T00:00:00Z

Yu and Rio are incredible hosts who made our stay fun and comfortable. The room is basic but it's everything you need as a homebase for exploring Hakuba.

Great little retro house with a seven 11, supermarket, and izakaya all within 3 minutes walk. Very friendly hosts, who offered to pick us up from the station when we arrived, and even drove us into their ski rental store the next morning before we went up the mountain. They both spoke brilliant English, so communication was no issue. Cheers guys!

Finn2017-02-01T00:00:00Z

The area is nice and Hakuba offers lots of possibilities. You a room for the price you pay. But that's all, just a small room with comfortable bed. No curtains, so the sun comes to your room in the morning.

Sonia2016-07-22T00:00:00Z

大人们留在和一个非常coumfey床

Zander2017-01-23T00:00:00Z

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Kitsune Cottage BLUE is a beautiful new self-contained unit, built in the fall of 2016. At just under 100 square meters of functional space, the unit was designed by Hakuba Powder Lodge co-owner Hiroko Kowal. This cottage features a functional modern kitchen in a wide open living room area with a large dinning table, sofa and TV. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms with space for up to 6 guests. Located in the heart of Echoland Hakuba’s main après ski and dinning area.

So why should you choose Kitsune Cottages? I guarantee you will have a great time in Hakuba. I offer a complimentary pick up and drop of service from the train station or bus terminal. I will welcome you to your accommodation, explaining everything and of course will answer any questions you might have.
If you are overwhelmed by the extensive dining options, don’t stress! I will provide you with my ‘Top 10 recommendations’ of the best places to go in Hakuba for sushi, Korean BBQ, traditional Japanese family owned restaurants, Izakayas and many more, including phone numbers to make your reservation. You can also feel free to browse the Hakuba Dining Guide and other information you will find at the cottage.

Restaurants, bars, ski bus stop all within walking distance

From start to finish an amazing stay. The cottage is amazing, comfortable with every amenity you could want, brand new and very clean. Heated floors help your kit dry after a long day on the mountain, internet and Netflix for quiet evenings. Patrick is a great host, friendly and helpful, picked us up on arrival and facilitated discounted lift tickets and assistance with all our needs. Would not consider staying anywhere else on a return visit.

Patrick's place was perfect for our long weekend in hakuba. Comfortable beds, easy to use appliances and a great location. Also, Patrick made himself very available to help and answer all of our questions. Will definitely be looking to stay again in the future!

Chris2017-01-28T00:00:00Z

Awesome weekend at Patricks cottage! He was so informative on arrival, picking us up from Happo Bus terminal and helping us find our feet. The house was extremely comfortable with all the mod cons! Would definitely stay again!!

Justine2017-01-08T00:00:00Z

Kitsune blue exceeded all our expectations it was the perfect accomodation for a group of six. The pictures don't do it justice, our host Patrick went above and beyond and did a better job of hosting than we have ever experienced. He couldn't have been more helpful which made our first trip to Japan so smooth and enjoyable.

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My place is close to Happo Gondola, Happoa Village, Sakka Lifts, parks, restaurants and dining, Onsens, great views, Aokiko Lake, Hiking, Mountainbiking, Evergreen,. You’ll love my place because of the location, the people, the coziness, and the views. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), and big groups.

The host canceled this reservation 36 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Taylor2017-04-04T00:00:00Z

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Holly2016-11-13T00:00:00Z

Great place to stay 5mins from hakuba. Super flexible and friendly

William2016-12-17T00:00:00Z

EXCELLENT service from picking us up from the train to dropping us to our bus. Snow gear organised and delivered and was picked up. Lift passes organised. They offered to organise restuarent bookings and a lift down to dinner. Room was great had a bath and shower. Bed was comfty. Breakfast was outstanding with a different meal each morning such a eggs and avo with smoked salmon to pancakes and fruit. In a good location about 7min walk to all dinner places. Overall great experience everyone was so friendly and happy to do anything for you. We will definitely be back next year :)

Hollea2017-03-09T00:00:00Z

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Tsuyoshi2017-01-08T00:00:00Z

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Cedar Ridge Cottage is a cosy getaway for those short or lengthy holidays, winter or summer time. SUMMER HOLIDAYS CAN BE BOOKED FROM A TWO DAY MINIMUM. Walking distance to numerous restaurants, 15 mins in winter. It is possible to walk to Hakuba 47 if you are adventurous. Shuttle bus stops are only 350 meters away. Just up the road is a great Gelato shop that makes the Gelato on site, great for the kids and adults. Guests from all over the globe have enjoyed their stay here.

The house is warm and cosy and makes you feel like you live in the area. You may see monkeys nearby in the surrounding forest. Watch your favorite movies with the apple tv. Very quiet location. MODERN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. The two single beds can be put together with a mattress topper to make a comfortable double bed.

It's a very safe and friendly place to enjoy your holiday. The cottage is very comfortable and you will feel that you want to extend your stay. It is located in a quiet location.

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Very spacious and private, positioned in a small enclave above the Hakuba Valley's Tsugaike gondola with full ski-in / ski-out access right onto the back patio . This newly renovated (late 2016) luxury chalet sleeps sixteen plus guests in seven bedrooms across three floors. Most rooms can be configured for either king bed or twins, with two rooms able to sleep up to 4 guests each if required. There is an 8-seater vehicle available with the property (Japanese/International licence required).

Although the Hakuba Valley is most famous for its winter beauty, it has long been a beloved summer destination for both Japanese and overseas lovers of nature and traditional Japanese scenery. While the spring brings an end to the long winter, many of the Hakuba Valley’s ski areas are still open through to the beginning of May. One can ski in the famed cherry blossom season, a rarity in Japan. Alpine plants and flowers begin to bloom, and summer invites the hikers and trekkers to the 3,000 meter mountain tops. There are many outdoor activities to pursue in the Northern Alps, and when autumn arrives, viewing the brilliant autumnal foliage from an outdoor hot spring may be considered the highlight of the year for some.
With an elevation of 3,000 m, the peaks of the Northern Alps mountain range draw hikers and climbers from all over the world. The Hakuba Valley is one of the 3 famous snow valleys of Japan and contains Japan’s largest alpine flower garden. After a day of hiking, soak in the natural splendor of the mountains in alpine hot springs, accessible only on foot. For beginner hikers, easy trails can be safely reached by ski lift, which run all summer long at some resorts. No matter what your age or skill level, everyone can enjoy the beauty of the Northern Alps throughout the whole year.